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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Health Ministry’s ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service records 3 lakh tele-consultations
1 lakh tele-consultations conducted in the last 20 days
‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine service, the platform of the Health Ministry providing tele-consultations, has completed 3 lakh tele-consultations.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare had presided over a meet to commemorate the platform’s completion of 1.5 lakh on 9th of August. The platform has registered double that number of consultations within a month since then. One lakh of these tele-consultations were held in the last 20 days. The platform had completed the first 1,00,000 consultations on 23 July 2020, and the subsequent 1,00,000 on 18 August 2020 within a span of 26 days.
Ensuring physical distancing, the telemedicine service connects doctors with patients. It has provided essential healthcare at a critical time when conventional medicine is perceived to be risky owing to the nature of the infectious disease.
eSanjeevani platform supports two types of telemedicine services viz. Doctor-to-Doctor  and Patient-to-Doctor  Tele-consultations. The former is an important pillar of the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centre  programme. This was rolled out in November 2019. It aims to implement tele-consultation in all the 1.5 lakh Health and Wellness Centres in a ‘Hub and Spoke’ model, by December 2022. States need to identify and set up dedicated ‘Hubs’ in Medical Colleges and District hospitals to provide tele-consultation services to ‘Spokes’, i.e SHCs and PHCs.
The Health Ministry rolled out the second tele-consultation service ‘eSanjeevaniOPD’ enabling patient-to-doctor telemedicine on 13th April of this year owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. This has proved a boon in containing the spread of COVID while simultaneously enabling provisions for non-COVID essential healthcare.
eSanjeevani has been implemented by 23 States so far and other States are in the process of rolling it out. Tamil Nadu alone has contributed 97,204 consultations and all are on the eSanjeevaniOPD app. Uttar Pradesh is second with 65,173 total consultations.
Himachal Pradesh has held the highest number of AB-HWC teleconsultations of eSanjeevani with 30,869 interactions. The State ranks third with a total of 31,689 teleconsultations. Andhra Pradesh and Kerala have conducted 30,189 and 28,173 teleconsultations respectively.
Considering the uptake of eSanjeevani by the populace in the States/UTs, tertiary level institutions like Lady Hardinge Medical College & Associated Hospitals, AIIMS Bathinda, AIIMS Bibinagar, AIIMS Rishikesh have also on-boarded eSanjeevani. These premier institutions have set up specialised OPDs on eSanjeevaniOPD and patients have started seeking their services through eSanjeevaniOPD. Since 26th August, Govt. of India’s Centre Government Health Scheme  also started offering specialised health services for its beneficiaries in Delhi through eSanjeevaiOPD. CGHS has set up four specialised OPDs on eSanjeevaniOPD namely ENT, Medicine, Ophthalmology & Orthopaedics.
Prime Minister's Office
PM expresses grief on demise of Professor Yash Pal
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed grief on the demise of Indian scientist and educationist Professor Yash Pal.
" Pained by Professor Yash Pal's demise. We have lost a brilliant scientist & academician who made a lasting contribution to Indian education.
Interacted with Professor Yash Pal extensively on many occasions including the National Children’s Science Congress in Gujarat in 2009." the Prime Minister said.
The Prime Minister also shared some pictures of him with Professor Yash Pal from National Children’s Science Congress 2009.
Special Service and Features
CHIEF OF DEFENCE STAFF REINFORCES COMMITMENT TO NATIONAL SECURITY DURING VISIT TO ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR COMMAND
The Chief of Defence Staff , General Anil Chauhan, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM arrived at Port Blair on a 2-day visit wef 09 Jul 23. He was received by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, AVSM, VM, Commander-in-Chief, Andaman & Nicobar Command .
During his visit, the CDS was provided a comprehensive briefing on the role, and challenges of India's sole operational Joint Services Command. The Commander-in-Chief highlighted the geostrategic potential of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and emphasized the critical role played by ANC towards nation building as well as for supporting military operations in the area. The Andaman and Nicobar Command has been instrumental in nurturing the Government's 'Act East' Policy, aligning with the Honourable Prime Minister's vision of Security & Growth for all in the Region .
On 09 Jul, the CDS visited the Naval Ship Repair Yard  wherein he inaugurated the newly constructed Wet Basin and Refit jetty. This state-of-the-art project features an innovative jetty with underslung compartments, along with office spaces and accommodation for troops. The inauguration of this facility significantly enhances the refit capability of ANC, further strengthening national defence capabilities. General Chauhan expressed his appreciation for the dedicated efforts of ANC personnel in safeguarding national interests during an interaction with troops.
Continuing his ANC visit, General Anil Chauhan accompanied by Air Marshal Saju Balakrishnan, reviewed the operational preparedness at ANC's northern AoR. At INS Kohassa, on 10 Jul 23, CDS was apprised of the strategic importance of the Northern Group of islands, underscoring the Command's commitment to maintaining a strong defence posture.
Upon returning from INS Kohassa, the Chief of Defence Staff inaugurated a state-of-the-art hangar at INS Utkrosh capable of accommodating multiple aircraft. This facility which includes a dispersal represents a significant enhancement in the Command's aviation capabilities. During an informal interaction over tea, General Chauhan commended the dedication and unwavering commitment of the troops in safeguarding India's territorial integrity.
The visit of the Chief of Defence Staff to the Andaman and Nicobar Command reaffirms the Indian Armed Forces' resolute commitment to national security at the strategic outpost.
Ministry of Education
Agreement for financial support to STARS project signed between DEA and World Bank
Agreement for the financial support of the implementation of Strengthening Teaching-Learning and Results for States  project of Ministry of Education was signed between Department of Economic Affairs  and World Bank along with Ministry of Education. The total project cost of STARS project is Rs 5718 crore with the financial support of World Bank amounting to US $ 500 million  and rest coming as State share from the participating States, over a period of 5 years.
STARS project would be implemented as a new Centrally Sponsored Scheme under Department of School Education and Literacy , MOE. Earlier Union Cabinet has approved the proposal of STARS project on 14th Oct 2020. The project covers 6 States viz Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Kerala and Odisha. The identified States will be supported for various interventions for improving the quality of education.
The Program envisions improving the overall monitoring and measurement activities in the Indian school education system through interventions in selected states. STARS will draw on existing structure under Samagra Shiksha with the DoSEL, MoE as the main implementing agency at the national level. At the State level, the project will be implemented through the integrated State Implementation Society  for Samagra Shiksha.
The proposed World Bank support under STARS is primarily in the form of a results-based financing instrument called Program for Results . This will ensure major reforms at the State level through a set of disbursement-linked indicators . A State Incentive Grant  will be used to encourage States to meet desired project outcomes. The SIG matrix has been aligned with the intermediate outcome indicators as per the requirement of PforR instrument. An independent Verification agency  will verify each result before disbursement of funds.
STARS project will be instrumental in the implementation of various recommendations of National Education Policy 2020 i.e. Strengthening Early Childhood Education and Foundational Learning, Improving Learning Assessment System, ICT-enabled approaches in education, Teachers Development and Vocational education etc.
Ministry of Finance
It is factually incorrect to state that there is no provision for expenditure on COVID-19 vaccination by the Central Government: Finance Ministry
Amount of Rs. 35,000 crore shown under Demand for Grants No. 40, titled ‘Transfers to States’ ; use of this Demand for Grants has several administrative advantages
The use of the Demand titled ‘Transfers to States’ in no way implies that expenditure cannot be incurred by the Centre
This is with reference to the media report in ‘The Print’ entitled “The reality of Modi Government’s vaccine funding: Rs. 35,000 crore for States, zero for Centre.”
It is factually incorrect to state that there is no provision for expenditure on COVID-19 vaccination by the Central Government. The amount of Rs. 35,000 crore has been shown under the Demand for Grants No. 40, titled ‘Transfers to States’. Vaccines have actually been, and are being, procured by and paid for by the Centre through this head of account. The use of this Demand for Grants has several administrative advantages. Firstly, because expenditure on vaccine is one-off expenditure outside the normal Centrally Sponsored Schemes of the Health Ministry, separate funding ensures easy monitoring and management of these funds. Also, this grant is exempted from the quarterly expenditure control restrictions applicable to other demands. This helps to ensure that there is no hindrance in the vaccination programme. The amount provided under this head for vaccinations is actually operated by the Ministry of Health. Vaccines are passed on to the States as grants in kind and the actual administration of vaccines is being done by States. Further, there is enough administrative flexibility to change the nature of the Scheme between grants in kind and other forms of grants.
Therefore, as pointed out in the report itself, for ensuring adequate availability of funding for vaccination, the “budget classification does not really matter”. The use of the Demand titled ‘Transfers to States’ in no way implies that expenditure cannot be incurred by the Centre.
PIB Headquarters
PIB’S BULLETIN ON COVID-19
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- 208.95 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
- 38,64,471 doses administered in last 24 hours
- India's Active caseload currently stands at 1,01,343
- Active cases stand at 0.23%
- Recovery Rate currently at 98.58%
- 16,251 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,36,70,315
- 12,608 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
- Daily positivity rate 
- Weekly Positivity Rate 
- 88.14 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 3,62,020 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
#Unite2FightCorona #IndiaFightsCorona
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Government of India
Prime Minister's Office
PM strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Kabul
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Kabul. The Prime Minister also expressed solidarity with the people and government of Afghanistan in their fight against terrorism.
“Strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Kabul. My heart goes out to the victim's families.
We stand in solidarity with people and government of Afghanistan in their fight against terrorism.” the Prime Minister said.
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles demise of Shri Ambareesh
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Shri Ambareesh.
“Shri Ambareesh will always be remembered for his memorable performances as an actor and extensive contribution to politics. He was a strong voice for Karnataka’s welfare, at the state and central level. Pained by his demise. Condolences to his family & admirers”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Textiles
Shri Piyush Goyal holds an in depth review of initiatives undertaken by Ministry of Textiles for giving a boost to the textiles sector.
Union Minister of Textiles, Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution, Shri Piyush Goyal held an in depth review of initiatives undertaken by Ministry of Textiles for giving a boost to the textiles sector here today. Minister of State for Textiles, Smt.Darshna Jardosh was also present. Shri U.P. Singh, Secretary Textiles, Shri V. K. Singh, Additional Secretary, Joint Secretaries, DC Handicrafts and other senior officials of the Ministry participated in the meeting.
Shri V. K. Singh made a detailed presentation giving an overview of the entire Textiles Sector. The Minister was briefed about the broad contours of Indian Textiles Sector. It was informed that Textiles which is one of the oldest industries in India, dating back several centuries contributes 2.3% to Indian GDP, 7% of the Industrial Output,12% to the export earnings of India and employs more than 45 million persons  which is 21 % of total employment. India is the 6th largest producer of Technical Textiles with 6% Global Share , largest producer of cotton & jute in the world. Cotton production supports 5.8 Million farmers & 40-50 Million people in allied sectors. India is also the second largest producer of silk in the world and 95% of the world’s hand woven fabric comes from India.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Piyush Goyal said that by enhancing productivity of local artisans & domestic industry, we will realise the vision of an Atmanirbhar Bharat under the leadership of the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. He further said that Textiles sector has great potential and it should be realised by using innovations, latest technology and facilitations. The Minister also expressed confidence that there will be a big growth in this sector. He asked the concerned officials to think and undertake necessary measures for increasing income of people employed in Textiles, put efforts to bring consistency in quality of handloom and eliminate child labour from the textiles sector.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Startup India’s Academia Alliance Programme
To fulfill the Governmentof India’s mission to promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in the country, Startup India launched the Startup Academia Alliance programme, a unique mentorship opportunity between academic scholars and startups working in similar domains.
The Startup Academia Alliance aims to reduce the gap between scientific research and its industrial applications in order to increase the efficacy of these technologies and to widen their impact. By creating a bridge between academia and industry, the Alliance strives to create lasting connections between the stakeholders of the startup ecosystem and implement the third pillar on which the Startup India Action Plan is based - Industry Academia Partnerships and Incubation.
The first phase of Startup Academia Alliance was kickstarted through partnering with Regional Centre for Biotechnology, The Energy and Resources Institute , Council on Energy, Environment and Water, and TERI School of Advanced Studies. Renowned scholars from these institutes, in fields such as renewable energy, biotechnology, healthcare and life sciences were taken on board to provide mentorship and guidance to startups working in relevant arenas.
The applications for Startup Academia Alliance were hosted on the Startup India Hub, a one-stop destination for startups to apply for opportunities such as incubator and accelerator programmes as well as challenges organized by corporate stakeholders, with a user base of more than 2 lakh entrepreneurs and aspiring entrepreneurs from over 433 districts in India. A total of 133 applications from relevant startups were received through the Startup India Hub, out of which,43 were shortlisted by institutes on the basis of operational areas and technological relevance.Emphasis was placed on finding startups that employ innovative solutions to pressing problems in diverse areas.
The mentorship sessions have commenced and it is expected that startups will greatly benefit from the expertise and insights brought forth by experienced research scholars working in pertinent fields.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
GRSE OBSERVES “SWACHHTA HI SEVA”
Kolkata: 04 October 2018
As part of the celebrations of 4th anniversary of “Swachh Bharat Mission”, “Swachhta Hi Seva” was observed at GRSE from 15 Sep to 02 Oct 18. Several events/ activities were organized to create wide spread awareness about cleanliness.
GRSE supports 03 classes of Indian Institute of Cerebral Palsy  comprising of 40 children who have severe multiple impairments. The children were encouraged to make wall paintings on the theme of “Swachhta Hi Seva”and they were awarded with trophies by Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, CMD, GRSE Ltd., Shri A.K. Nanda, Director , GRSE Ltd. on 01 Oct 18. A ceremonial cheque of Rs.24 Lakh was handed over as a CSR initiative of GRSE.
“SwachhtaJagruktaRally” was organized on 01 Oct 18 in the nearby areas of Rabindranagar, Akra and Santoshpur. About 350 girl students of RabindraBalikaVidyapith participated in the rally which was flagged off by Sri A.K. Nanda, Director , GRSE Ltd..
“Shramdann” was undertaken by Rear Admiral V.K. Saxena, CMD GRSE along with Sri S.S. Dogra, Director , Sri A.K. Nanda, Director and other employees of GRSE on 02 Oct 18 by cleaning Bichali Ghat area in the neighbourhood of GRSE along the banks of river Hooghly.
Special Service and Features
389 grams of gold worth Rs. 18.66 lakhs seized by Chennai Air Customs.
Based on intelligence,one Mohamed Nasif, 21, of Ramanathapuramwho arrived from Dubai by Indigo flight 6E-66 was intercepted at the exit on suspicion of carrying gold.He was carrying two carton boxes as his check in baggage. On opening both cartons,one “Olsenmark” fan heater and one “Phyopus” facial nano steamer were found inside each and appeared to be bit heavy. On dismantlingthem one transformerwith yellow color metal strips was recovered from each appliance. On breaking the transformers52 gold strips, 26-E shaped stripsweighing 297 grams and 26 rectangular strips weighing 92 grams totally weighing 389 grams valued at Rs. 18.66 lakhs were recovered and seized under Customs Act.
389 grams of gold worth Rs. 18.66 lakhs seized under Customs Act.
Further investigation is under progress.
This stated press release issued by Commissioner of Customs, Chennai International Airport
Ministry of Railways
John Morris Ajax Fire Engine bags “Statesman Challenger” trophy in the Statesman 53rd edition Vintage car rally
The Fire engine preserved at National Rail Museum , is the only one of its kind in the world fitted with original Shrewsbury and Challiner solid tyres
Indian Railways, with more than 160 years of rich history, presents a wide spectrum of both tangible and intangible heritage. Over the years, Indian Railways has been endeavoring sustained and focused approach for safeguarding its industrial as well as living heritage and to transmit it to future generations.
John Morris Ajax Fire Engine on Belsize Chassis  of Pre-world war-I vintage among the proud possessions of Indian Railways preserved at National Rail Museum , New Delhi has participated in the Statesman 53rd edition Vintage car rally and has been awarded with Statesman Challenger Trophy. This fire engine is regularly bagging the trophies across various categories every year. National Rail Museum is participating in this rally since 1981. Till 2013, it has always awarded with the Statesman Challenge trophy and post 2013, it has been honored with Indian Oil Trophy for the oldest vehicle participated in Rally. This elite vehicle has always been a talk of town and centre of attraction among automobile lovers.
Backgrounder:-
This fire engine was built by the famous fire engineers M/s. John Morris and Sons Ltd., of Salford, Manchester, in 1914 and marketed in the collaboration with Belsize motors Ltd., of Clayton, Manchester. One of the earliest lots was sold to the Nizam’s State Railway. This model proved very successful and was in production till 1921 and was sold to many companies throughout the world. Presently only two are known to exist now – one of which is preserved at National Rail Museum, New Delhi. In fact, the Fire engine at National Rail Museum, is the only one of its kind in the world fitted with original Shrewsbury and Challiner solid tyres.
As per the various sources and few documentary evidences, it has been indicated that John Morris Fire engine was often called to help the Municipal Fire Service to fight fires in the city. This fire engine was finally retired in 1960, primarily due to difficulty in obtaining the spares. It has long record of service due to the sturdiness of its manufacture, quality, skill, workmanship of the people who made it as well as the care and devotion with which it was maintained by railway men. Though retired from service, the fire engine was preserved in good condition at Lallguda Workshops until it was chosen as an exhibit by then Rail Transport Museum .
This fire engine was restored to its original position in 1981 at the Lallaguda workshop of South Central Railway. It then participated for the first time at Statesman Vintage Car Rally in 1981 and bagged the Restoration Trophy, presented by the then Raja of Tirwa, for the most faithfully restored vehicle in the year preceding the Rally competition of the road section.
Ministry of Defence
Army Funds
News Articles have been published on the notification by Principal Controller of Defence Accounts , Pune that due to insufficient funds available under temporary duty and permanent duty heads of Army Officers, no TA/DA , advances and claims are being processed till receipt of sufficient funds under the relevant heads.
In this respect, it is stated that adequate funds stands allocated under all heads, including the heads for temporary and permanent duty. At times, however, the allocated funds to specific head, which is based on predicted/envisaged expenditure, may fall short of the actual expenditure. These shortfalls are only temporary and are resolved through routine re-appropriations. Additional funds will be provided if necessity arises.
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